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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates topics pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in online learning make it possible for people all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few subjects that online education organizations have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

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